Should I trim my build - is the car too bloated?
12-07-2017, 09:28 AM
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Sorry, I meant you can’t get it as a standard option. I don’t even want to open the CXX can of worms ... then I could add another 911 in options if you let me. Maybe if I went touring, I’d go steel brakes and silver interior accents. But the touring just doesn’t excite me/ feels like a faux R. But that’s personal. Oddly, my dealer said no cxx interior stitching options available ... but he sounded wrong. At this price point, I share the general view of “get what you want” ... it’s emotional and not rational. But just was wondering if I took anything evidently stupid/wasteful. Or if the car is bloated with options that I likely won’t get back on resale - no crystal ball, I know. Also / the gentleman who recommended cutting pccbs and going to silver stitching ... that was actually my original build. And I feel like it would still look great, but I feel like the green exterior needs the yellow brakes. Painting the steels yellow at this price point seems shameful haha. But am curious if others think the steel brakes with a dark exterior green will look just as good or better than yellow ?
12-07-2017, 09:38 AM
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Sorry, I meant you can’t get it as a standard option. I don’t even want to open the CXX can of worms ... then I could add another 911 in options if you let me. Maybe if I went touring, I’d go steel brakes and silver interior accents. But the touring just doesn’t excite me/ feels like a faux R. But that’s personal. Oddly, my dealer said no cxx interior stitching options available ... but he sounded wrong. At this price point, I share the general view of “get what you want” ... it’s emotional and not rational. But just was wondering if I took anything evidently stupid/wasteful. Or if the car is bloated with options that I likely won’t get back on resale - no crystal ball, I know. Also / the gentleman who recommended cutting pccbs and going to silver stitching ... that was actually my original build. And I feel like it would still look great, but I feel like the green exterior needs the yellow brakes. Painting the steels yellow at this price point seems shameful haha. But am curious if others think the steel brakes with a dark exterior green will look just as good or better than yellow ?
12-07-2017, 09:54 AM
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Sorry, I meant you can’t get it as a standard option. I don’t even want to open the CXX can of worms ... then I could add another 911 in options if you let me. Maybe if I went touring, I’d go steel brakes and silver interior accents. But the touring just doesn’t excite me/ feels like a faux R. But that’s personal. Oddly, my dealer said no cxx interior stitching options available ... but he sounded wrong. At this price point, I share the general view of “get what you want” ... it’s emotional and not rational. But just was wondering if I took anything evidently stupid/wasteful. Or if the car is bloated with options that I likely won’t get back on resale - no crystal ball, I know. Also / the gentleman who recommended cutting pccbs and going to silver stitching ... that was actually my original build. And I feel like it would still look great, but I feel like the green exterior needs the yellow brakes. Painting the steels yellow at this price point seems shameful haha. But am curious if others think the steel brakes with a dark exterior green will look just as good or better than yellow ?
12-07-2017, 11:35 AM
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Yeah / thanks for chiming in. The pts is making the car seem pretty pricey. Without Pts, I likely wouldn’t bother would pccbs either. My car is manual. In Montreal, Quebec. And I am supposed to pick it up in May 2018 EU delivery. I don’t have a production date that I know of, but have asked the dealer.
In the end; when you start up the engine and start cruising around; most of the options you picked become meaningless. You forget all that stuff. Build the car that makes you happy but I am not a believer you need yellow brakes with a green car. The rear tailights are red and red calipers look just as good. I always said to Myself If I would of gotten PTS I would cut-out the PCCBs to justify the new cost of PTS. No one knows if you will get your money back but on a build that bloated chances are you may not unless you find some one who wants exactly what you built. Also now you have to think about this- you are paying a lot for PTS and now you have to protect that investment so assuming you are going to cover the whole car with PPF. That going to run you in the $6000-$7000 US range
12-07-2017, 11:42 AM
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Haha - exactly a stat I wouldn’t be happy to own. I think the PTS is really killing my numbers. But like somebody else said, I don’t really see any option that isn’t “necessary” that has a significant cost. I could cut dimming mirrors and cheap stuff like that, but that’s pointless really. And doing away with things like pccbs and yellow stitching ... neither of which I actually need, I think will detract from the whole effect. If I went touring, I’d probably save 10k or so, since you can’t get yellow stitching etc. But I think touring may be too sleepy for me considering my darker pts Choice ... I guess I have my answer /// it is a stupidly expensive regular gt3, but that’s my build.
Look great to me. Price will be forgotten once you see her!!! This not the car for the budget minded.
12-07-2017, 09:08 PM
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Jimmy, the counter argument is that PCCB for a street/fun car are really a performance upgrade and are becoming very popular- despite the price. 50%+ have selected them, so I imagine it will become a desired optioned at resale time. Agreed you don't want to get it just for the color, and I also agree that they are a very expensive choice for a mostly track car, which most PTS cars are not, LOL.
12-08-2017, 12:32 AM
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Okay - to show how nonsensical such a thread is, here are two responses, equally valid.
Response 1:
Yes, this car is way too bloated. The GT3 is meant for the track, you just need buckets and the extended fuel tank and you are done. Even if you dont track it, you want to focus on the visceral driving experience, not some fancy leatherwork on the dash.
Response 2:
Of course not. This is the perfect build for you. The GT3 is a dream car, and without these options it can be a little sparse. Do you really want to spend all that money and not have a nice driving environment? Go for it!
The only way that such threads make sense to me is for people seeking validation. ie I am doing X, make me feel ok about doing it. This is fine, but be honest with yourself (and us) that that is what you are doing.
Ultimately my advice would be, be an adult, make your own choices.
(keyboard warrior signing off)
Response 1:
Yes, this car is way too bloated. The GT3 is meant for the track, you just need buckets and the extended fuel tank and you are done. Even if you dont track it, you want to focus on the visceral driving experience, not some fancy leatherwork on the dash.
Response 2:
Of course not. This is the perfect build for you. The GT3 is a dream car, and without these options it can be a little sparse. Do you really want to spend all that money and not have a nice driving environment? Go for it!
The only way that such threads make sense to me is for people seeking validation. ie I am doing X, make me feel ok about doing it. This is fine, but be honest with yourself (and us) that that is what you are doing.
Ultimately my advice would be, be an adult, make your own choices.
(keyboard warrior signing off)
